The current deal values the London club at around $2.3 billion. The US businessman’s company, Kroenke Sports Enterprise (KSE), made a statement to the London Stock Exchange on Tuesday in which it thanked Usmanov for his “dedication to the club.”

The statement added that Kroenke’s ambitions were “to see [Arsenal] competing consistently to win the Premier League and the Champions League, as well as the major trophies in the women's senior game and at youth level."

However, the news of the American’s impending buyout has not gone done well with some Gunners fans.

The Arsenal Supporters' Trust (AST) said it was "a dreadful day" for the club, and expressed concern that part of the funding for the purchase would be made through a loan – despite Kroenke stating this would not be held against the club.

"The AST is wholly against this takeover which marks a very sad day for Arsenal football club," a fans’ statement read.

“Stan Kroenke taking the club private will see the end of supporters owning shares in Arsenal and their role upholding custodianship values.”

It also said that Kroenke would be able to “implement detrimental actions,” including “pay[ing] management fees and dividends without any check or balance” and “plac[ing] debt onto Arsenal to support his other business interests.”

It added that it was “in effect legalised theft to remove a brake on how Arsenal is managed.”

Kroenke, 71, has a fortune valued at $8.3 billion by Forbes, and has a portfolio of assets that includes NFL franchise the Los Angeles Rams, NBA club the Denver Nuggets, NHL team Colorado Avalanche, and MLS club Colorado Rapids.

Arsenal have endured a difficult period on the pitch in recent seasons, last winning the league in 2004 and failing to qualify for the lucrative Champions League for the past two seasons.

The summer saw the arrival of new manager Unai Emery, bringing an end to the 22-year tenure of Arsene Wenger.